EuroGEO is the regional coordination mechanism that aims to consolidate and coordinate activities throughout Europe that contribute to GEO (Group on Earth Observations) initiatives.
Since EuroGEO’s inception, the European landscape has significantly changed. Firstly, at EU level, with the implementation of the EU Space Programme, which provides the necessary infrastructure, data, and technological advancements, whilst EuroGEO coordinates and integrates these resources to address global and regional challenges through GEO work programme activities. And secondly, at GEO level, with the adoption of the ‘post-2025’ GEO work programme, which shifts from “Earth observation” to “Earth Intelligence” and from a focus on services to equity, in order to bridge the global information gaps.
Τhis year’s EuroGEO workshop, which will take place in Hague, Netherlands from 13 to 15 October, is jointly organized by the European Commission, the EuroGEO Secretariat and the Netherlands Space Office.
The agenda, which is under development, is structured in three days in order to organize the forum on a variable geometry and maximize participant’s engagement in each session. Sessions are interactive by design, with the help of facilitators, engaging panel discussions and the audience with limited recourse to presentations; but instead leaving time for peer-to-peer exchanges and engagement with experts.
The EuroGEO Workshop 2025 aims to accelerate the delivery of Earth Intelligence by strengthening Europe’s contributions to the GEO Work Programme, reinforcing the links to Copernicus, and aligning research, innovation, and national coordination with global and European priorities.
GEO Mountains will be in attendance represented by its co-leads Carolina Adler (MRI) and Antonello Provenzale (CNR) and will present GEO Mountains as part of the workshop's programme. This event provides an opportunity to align with key priorities and activities promoted by the European community in GEO as well as develop opportunities for mountains and earth observations in service to mountain-specific priorities.
Read more on the official EuroGEO Workshop 2025 website.
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